It works!

[venomx999]

How do you set the configuration in GMFC program ? I have a regular 3-axis cnc board that i'm using on my foam cutter. GMFC does not seem to pick up this board. Any manual configurations like Foamworks?

[flyrc]

I think its a combination of two things..

on my 3 axis machines I have a Xylotex board,
one is 3 motor setup .. the other is a 4 motor set up using,

TurboCNC and Mach2 .. those programs don’t seem to care if the control board is powered on they just run..

I noticed on my foam cutter GMFC will not run unless the control board is powered on the board is a HobbyCNC unit.

so I think the GMFC is looking for a signal that its powered on, maybe even that each step is taking place... ( but don’t “” me on that.. )

Mostly I just followed instructions on how to wire up each board.. and it all worked :-)

Venomx999,

What is the 3 axis configuration look like for foam is it the same …
Did you just replace the router ..with a heating element ?

Hmmm..

In GMFC the pin direction and Step pins are all under Windows Device Manager, But for me I did not have to change anything the defaults here good..

Not sure if any of this helps you..

[SteveC68]

Sleedo,

Where did you get the little plastic fitting that goes on the shaft of your steppers? I like the plastic hose coupling, but I will need that little plastic part to make it work.

Thanks,
Steve

[Sleedo]

The plastic fittings on the stepper shaft came from my local hardware store, I truly don't remember what they were intended for but they were just the right OD and ID for my needs. I drilled and tapped them from the side to mount a setscrew. Sorry I don't have any more detail.

EB